Romanes

/ (ˈrɒmənɪs) /


noun
  1. Romany; the language of the Gypsies

Origin of Romanes

1
from Romany

Words Nearby Romanes

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How to use Romanes in a sentence

  • These are a few only of the many acts of intelligence observed by Mr. Romanes in the doings of this animal.

    Man And His Ancestor | Charles Morris
  • As an example of this feeling among birds, Romanes quotes an interesting illustration from Edward, the naturalist.

    Man And His Ancestor | Charles Morris
  • Mr. Romanes should remember that no one would mind how much he took if he would only take it well.

  • Romanes partly retracted his monistic convictions shortly before his death, and adopted mystic religious views.

    The Wonders of Life | Ernst Haeckel
  • Romanes suffered a good deal from illness and grief at the loss of friends in his last years.

    The Wonders of Life | Ernst Haeckel